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YG08 YDY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

359,590 mi
Last recorded359,590 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YDY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 359,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 359,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 350,230 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 350,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint chalked (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 330,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 330,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 134,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 314,174 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 291,237 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 291,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 271,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 243,826 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and bald on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 220,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brakes noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2012 195,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 195,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 178,271 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 178,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 151,100 miles

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 151,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2011 129,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 129,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,521 miles

emissions close to limit and moderate black smoke

taxi meter unit fitted to offside of dashboard next to windscreen

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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YG08 YDY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG08 YDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG08 YDY registered?

YG08 YDY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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